The Purge: Election Year
Director: James DeMonaco
Writer: James DeMonaco
Stars: Frank Grillo, Elizabeth Mitchell, Mykelti Williamson
Strength: Story
Weakness: Soundtrack
Runtime: 109 min
Rating: 3.5/5
Plot: A Presidential candidate is targeted for assassination on Purge night due to her vow to eradicate the Purge.
Review: The third instalment of the "Purge" series brings a more viscous approach to the national Purge night compared to its predecessors. The story revolves around Senator Charlie Roan who is the only one that can stop the New Founding Fathers of America (NFFA), who are a group of blue-blood politicians oppressing the poor and advocating the idea of Annual Purge Night. The movie shifts away from standing out as a straight horror film, focusing more on politics, racism, sexism and socioeconomics.
The background score used in the film were quite recurring and kept losing its pace during various facets of the movie.
The Purge has evolved over the course of three films as a franchise and has gotten better. This instalment provides the best story, best characters and performances. The film has evolved from being a general dystopian universe to a more realistic view of what could become if the USA makes the wrong choices. Overall, the film is a very entertaining experience that keeps the viewers thinking at all times. By taking the best of previous dystopian worlds, the movie stands out as the best "Purge" yet.
Reviewed By: Syed Ahnaf Sadeed
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